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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 13h

We rely on federal workers for national security, public lands, wildfire response, vital benefits, and even keeping planes from colliding. Shutdowns devastate workers, our economy, and safety. We need a bipartisan path to lower health care costs and tackle urgent needs.

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 1d

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Denver International Airport hit with flight delays due to shortage of air traffic controllers

In Denver, arriving flights were delayed an average of 39 minutes Monday, with the longest delay at 95 minutes, according to air traffic controller alerts.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 1d

Two years ago today, Hamas launched a brutal and unprovoked attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostages - including 12 Americans.

Read my full statement:

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 2d

Proud to stand alongside @WhipKClark.bsky.social& @DemWomenCaucus.bsky.social to fight to protect the health care so many moms & kids rely on.

Families won’t be able to afford the skyrocketing cost of health care if we don’t act.

Us moms will not back down.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 2d

Federal employees shouldn’t be used as political pawns, but that’s exactly what Trump is doing—threatening to force them to work without pay or fire them. A wildland firefighter in my district is terrified about a Trump shutdown. Worried too? Share your story: https://bit.ly/4mRBNdz

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 2d

Donald Trump refuses to negotiate with Democrats to lower health care costs. Instead, he’s threatening mass firings of federal workers, 80% of whom live outside DC. These are our neighbors and vital to our economy. Their livelihoods shouldn’t be used as retribution.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 3d

More than 77,000 kids in our state lack health insurance. Trump's Big Ugly Bill cuts Medicaid like never before, gutting our health care system. As a mom, it breaks my heart knowing kids won’t get the care they need. Our kids deserve better.
https://bit.ly/4o65tDT

Number of uninsured children in Colorado jumps to highest level in more than 10 years: Report

The number of uninsured children in Colorado jumped to the highest level in more than 10 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 4d

Great to join the HOYA Foundation to support their work engaging young women in the opportunities available for them to work in the construction and transportation industry. Their event hosted 2,000 girls in high school to expose them to the unlimited opportunities here in Colorado.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 4d

We have a toddler in the White House, and Republicans are caving to his tantrums—shutting down the government and withholding billions for critical projects in blue states. Democrats are ready to negotiate a bipartisan path forward when they’re willing to talk.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 5d

My mom wouldn’t be alive today without Naloxone.

That’s why I introduced legislation to ensure patients who are at-risk of overdosing can leave the hospital with naloxone in hand. We know naloxone saves lives - let's make sure everyone who needs it can access it.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 7d

What, like it's hard?

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 8d

I’m in Washington ready to work on a bipartisan path to lower health care costs & keep the govt open. We’re hours from a shutdown & Republicans didn’t show up. We must protect coverage & tackle rising insurance costs before it’s too late.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 10d

Trump & Republicans want to strip health care from those who need it most, including by ending ACA tax credits that keep coverage affordable for families. And if they don’t get their way, they’re threatening a shutdown. There are just 2 days left to end this chaos & work with us on a path forward.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 12d

ICYMI: The Senate passed my bipartisan Support for Patients and Communities bill, now it heads to the President’s desk. This fight is personal. This bill expands naloxone access, supports women in treatment, strengthens the recovery workforce & funds recovery centers.
https://bit.ly/4mxhTn1

Senate passes SUPPORT Act reauthorization bill, moves to president for signing into law | AHA News

The Senate Sept. 18 passed the AHA-supported SUPPORT Act (H.R. 2483) by a voice vote, advancing the bill to President Trump to sign into law.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 13d

Housing is already one of the biggest pain points for Colorado families—and Trump’s attacks on immigrant communities make it worse. Deporting workers & spreading fear destabilizes construction. His anti-immigrant agenda is immoral, anti-business & bad for our economy.
https://bit.ly/4pFCtob

Colorado construction industry reels from Trump-era policies

The state's booming sector is now buckling under President Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdowns.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 13d

What happened in Evergreen was beyond heartbreaking. That’s why I led my CO colleagues on a bipartisan resolution honoring victims & first responders. But we owe them more — we need action to end gun violence.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 14d

@POTUS 🤧

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 14d

Trump’s nonsense $100,000 fee on H-1B visas will price out talent and weaken America’s economy.

Immigrants drive our innovation and economic growth. We should be welcoming them - not shutting the door.

Vox @vox.com · 15d

Trump’s H-1B plan is a bad solution to a real problem. voxdotcom.visitlink.me/_jtmQI

Trump’s crackdown on high-skill immigration will make Americans poorer

Trump’s H-1B plan is a bad solution to a real problem.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 15d

Republicans are taking food off the plates of seniors, veterans & kids. I’m backing the Restoring Food Security Act to repeal Trump’s SNAP cuts. We can’t let families go hungry while billionaires get more handouts.
https://bit.ly/3VpWX6x

Democrats Introduce Legislation to Boost SNAP Benefits

It’s one of several bills attempting to undo food aid cuts made in the One Big Beautiful Bill, but lawmakers likely don’t have the votes to pass any of them.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 15d

No family should have to choose between food & health care. Enhanced Premium Tax Credits help thousands of Coloradans afford coverage, but if they expire, too many will lose care. We need a permanent fix—Republicans must work with us to protect families.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 16d

Trump said he would cut “fraud, waste, and abuse” within our government, but instead, he’s helping his billionaire allies cheat our tax system.

The IRS is not Trump’s political arm. The fraud, waste, and abuse is coming from inside the White House.
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Trump Administration Halts I.R.S. Crackdown on Major Tax Shelters

The Treasury Department is rolling back efforts to shut down aggressive strategies used by America’s biggest multinational companies and wealthiest people.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 16d

From rising food prices to cuts to Medicaid, SNAP & HUD, @cityofbroomfield & @broomfieldcoc tackle these challenges daily. Grateful for their work supporting families. I’ll always fight for their priorities, even as Trump tries to dismantle vital programs.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 16d

Trump is throwing our service members under the bus all to fuel his revenge tour against anyone who disagrees with him.

We love our mail-in voting system here in Colorado. Let me be clear: we don’t bend the knee to Trump. That’s not who we are or what we do in Colorado.
https://bit.ly/46UVoTx

Views from the nation’s press

President Donald Trump gave two reasons for why he is stripping Space Command from El Paso County in Colorado and moving the headquarters to Huntsville Alabama – neither of which was true.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 19d

Coloradans are being squeezed by rising costs from Trump’s disastrous policies, and this bill fails to meet families’ needs. Now, with Trump’s Big Ugly Bill looming, Republicans’ chaos once again threatens a shutdown. I’m deeply disappointed.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19d

The House passed legislation that would keep the government open through Nov. 21 to avert an October shutdown and buy more time for bipartisan negotiations over full-year spending bills.

It’s expected to stall in the Senate.

House passes bill to avert government shutdown

The measure is expected to stall in the Senate. The deadline for action is Sept. 30.

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 19d

My full statement on Republicans’ cynical ploy to divide the country around the rise in political violence and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. ⬇️

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U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen @pettersen.house.gov · 20d

Our state stands to lose $500M from Trump’s tariff tirade. Big corporations may weather it, but small businesses will pay the price. We just need a handful of Republicans to join us in signing our discharge petition to force a vote & hold him accountable.
https://bit.ly/482NeL1

Colorado stands to lose nearly $500 million as Trump’s trade war digs in

A report from the state details potential impacts — and the revenue loss looks steep.

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